PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratch Lounge, Cat Scratchers for Indoor Cats, Reversible & Durable, Made from Recycled Corrugated Cardboard, Walnut Brown

My cats took to this scratch lounge immediately and love it. They use it several times a day - even more than their carpeted and sisal scratchers - and they also enjoy lounging on top of it. It feels sturdy, stable, looks nice, and so far (after 5 days), I haven't had any cardboard bits to clean up yet, which was a problem with cheaper cardboard scratchers I've had in the past. I was really hesitant to buy this because of many reviews mentioning a strong permeating smell, but mine didn't have an odor at all - so either the company fixed the problem or I just got lucky! While I find it to be a little pricey for cardboard, the quality and how much my cats like it and actually use it make it worthwhile.

and it's so much better than the cheaper versions we've been getting from the local pet stores that are smaller. They aren't the same shape, but are curved. You could turn them over to be "reversible". But it's not comfortable for them to lay on as it was in the upright position. The old ones also wore out so quickly with little cardboard bits all over the house. Especially in our female cat's, Elise's, longer fur or tail if she's not been groomed short to a "lion's cut". The cardboard bits were a nightmare. In our bed, all over everything! She they drove her nuts when she was bathing, trying to spit them out. This is a much larger piece (we had two of the old ones pushed together before), the cardboard seems to be of a much better quality. I just love the shape and the fact that we can just flip it over as it wears out. I loved the little care tip it gave about using a comb for loose cardboard and my kitties IMMEDIATELY jumped on it and started scratching on it. And our male, Darth Tader, fell asleep promptly after his session. Much to the disappointment of his momma! Lol... They fit perfectly on it and it's large, but fits just fine where we had the old ones. I originally saw this on My Cat From Hell I've have been searching for it, since. I'm so glad I finally thought to check Amazon! Certainly worth the price seeing how much my fur babies love and enjoy it! I'm looking forward to seeing how it fairs over time. Especially with Tader's "talons" lol he's gentle. No biting, scratching, hissing or anything . But he has some major, curved claws that I try to trim. I tried training him since he was quite young, since he was born here. But I slacked off. He is patient, sometimes, though. But this new scratcher/recliner is his new favorite spot when he's not snuggling or in a window. We highly recommend this! Two paws and two thumbs up! :) I will definitely update if we have any issues with it whatsoever. But we've had it for about a week, now. *Edited for typos due to auto correct that I missed when I read through the first time. I still plan to update if we have any issues whatsoever in the future!* **It's now July 15th, about 3 months after I purchased this scratcher. It literally shows barely any use! Then last week, while my older sister came to visit from out of state, she cleaned the carpets. Neither myself nor my dad (who I live with in his condo) are physically capable to do such work. She came out to see my dad since he'll be going onto dialysis within the year and we've not seen her since '08. Anyway, she had tilted the scratcher at an angle against a pedestal scratcher/lounger covered in carpet to kind of move it out of the way. Oh boy! Kitty chaise lounge! We've moved it's location, but left it at that angle and they're loving the extra stretches they get at that angle, they sleep on it and even when awake will lay on it and watch what's going on, but with their bums in the air! Lol I'm still VERY impressed by the durability of it. The very, very little cardboard shedding and the all around joy my two fur babies get out of it. By now, the old cardboard scratchers I used to buy would be in very poor shape and cardboard would be everywhere, driving us insane. We'd have to smack them to get all the cardboard bits out and there'd still be tons the cats would track around. You'd get out of the shower and you'd have it stick to your feet. Even though you could've sworn you didn't see any. Worse than walking with wet feet in front of a litter box. Plus they'd already have major dents in them from favorite scratching positions and spots. I'd be thinking it was time to buy new ones. So this one is already on the way to paying for itself! I couldn't resist a happy update! I'll take pics and post them as soon as I remember to. I am a month out from a fourth major back surgery and still my medication for pain makes my brain a bit "mushy". But there's no confusion with this product! I'm even looking at more, once I can save enough. :) they love to dive into the little holes. So I'm looking for one that has a larger space inside. Like a hidey hole. I think they'll love that! I also want to put up shelves for them on the walls, leading up to where they already get up to, above the cabinets on top of a wall. It's open from above the cabinets to the ceiling and they even can cross this little part where we walk under to get from the living room to the kitchen/dining room. It's "their area"! I thought about putting a scratcher on the entertainment center, where they hop to from that wall, as well. I'm very glad I bought this! So are Elise and Darth Tader!**

Years later addition to original review (1/11/18): Just got a new scratcher- our elderly cat who loved it for scratching and laying on passed away on New Years Day, and ! can now report on how two little kittens feel about it. My elderly cat scratched the heck out of this thing for nearly FOUR YEARS and it stayed intact, looked great, and worked well for sooooooo much longer than a typical scratcher. I flipped it over and got twice the use out of it. This thing really is the very best scratcher I have ever seen or could even imagine. When our elderly cat had an "accident" next to it I tossed it and didn't replace-- she then started going to town scratching up our floors and furniture. No problems at all when this awesome scratcher was in the house- our cat just absolutely loved it and spent a lot of time enjoying it. (I live in an old farmhouse with an antique vibe- this thing fit in just fine with the walnut colored side, tucked against a window. Absolutely nothing to dislike and lots to love). Our elderly cat had terrible arthritis and seemed to find this the most comfortable and comforting spot in the house other than our bed. Fast forward to 2018. I purchased a new scratcher, same model for two new little kittens. They absolutely love this thing for play. They tumble over, under, and around, love hiding inside it and chasing each other through it. I think a small cat could continue to hide in it as an adult, but larger cats would need the jumbo size version for that kind of interactive play. I really can't stress enough how highly I recommend this thing. I am a social worker, perpetually broke, and this $50 purchase is one I don't regret one bit (I didn't regret it 5 years ago when I bought the first one for $99-- that tells you how amazing this thing is). It's money in the bank, truly so attractive to cats that it completely stopped mine from scratching elsewhere. It is so much sturdier and longer lasting compared with other scratchers that you will even save money in the long run. A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Original review: Our scratcher arrived last night, and I was taken aback by the huge box on my doorstep. This thing is big! (The box itself was tremendous fun for our cat-- it is a big, long tunnel.) The scratcher was IMPECCABLY packaged-- I was struck that it is not only sealed in plastic but also encased in a pillowcase made of bubblewrap. Our cat has been sleeping and lounging on her new scratcher and seems to love it. The scratcher seems extremely sturdy and will, I think, last a very long time. I know that scratching has psychological and physical importance for cats, and this fairly attractive option seems as if it will meet her needs for over a year. Although this was an expensive purchase, I consider it money well spent.

Es gibt so viel Schrott im Bereich Katzenspielzeug, Katzenmöbel, da fragt man sich schon häufig, ob die Hersteller eigentlich schon einmal eine Katze gesehen haben und wissen, wie eine Katze zu begeistern ist. Umso mehr freut sich das Frauchen, wenn es Katze eine Freude machen konnte und das Geschenk auch angenommen wird. Hier hat alles gepasst: geliefert, ausgepackt, gesehen und sofort in Beschlag genommen. Erst wurde die "Lounge" bespielt, dann belegt und so ist es noch immer. Ein Plätzchen zur Entspannung, welches regelmäßig genutzt wird und auch zum Krallenschärfen bestens geeignet ist. Etwas ängstlich schaue ich immer zu, wenn meine Maine Coon, entspannt auf der "Lounge" einschläft und dann stark überhängt oder sich dreht. Als Maine Coon Halter hat man häufig mit den handelsüblichen Angeboten Probleme. Mein Maine Coon Kater wäre runtergeknallt, er war wesentlich größer als die Kätzin. Für die Kätzin reicht es aber aus und ich glaube, sie findet es passend. Ein tolles Teil, das Material ist super auch ich fasse es gerne an und meine Katze liebt es, die Form ist sehr schön und man könnte von einer "Wellnesswelle" für Katzen sprechen. Da werden noch Nachkäufe folgen!

I waited for more than 1 year to get this product in stock again. After 3 years my 2 petfusion scratchers needed a new one. Both my cats love this product. Good quality.

This is among the more expensive cat sofas available. It is very well built with sturdy cardboard for scratching. Our cats attacked it immediately on sight and the two smaller ones amused themselves by scratching their way upside down through the two holes in the figure 8. Considering how much our leather sofa (their alternate scratcher) cost compared to the cat sofa, this is great value!

Update September 2023: it finally has been scratched through. RIP. Update April 2021: I flipped it over and it's still going strong despite a third cat coming into the equation. Update October 2019: this is still going strong. I reckon I might need a new one in 3 months or so. She scratches it all the time but it's still sturdy and she hasn't managed to scratch all the way through. Fantastic product. Original review May 2018: Excellent product. I bought this some months ago now and my bengal loves it. She likes to gallop around so that I can chase her and "catch" her on this lounge... She scratches it all the time and generally loves to roll around on it, and play with toys on it. It does slide on a wooden floor but she seems to enjoy it - others may prefer to put it on carpet or put a non-slip pad under it. It's very sturdy and it's definitely got a long life still to go as she has barely scratched the surface despite scratching this many times a day. My maine coon isn't so keen on it, but then he's not keen on anything.

My cat absolutely loves this product, he lays on it and scratches and plays games with his toys on and under it. Its expensive but has been worth it! I bought 3 in total